- Sign in to your Reddit account.
- In the upper-right corner, click your profile picture, then click Settings.
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Under Privacy, untick Allow people to follow you.
- Under Discoverability, untick Show up in search results.
- If you want more privacy, go to Profile settings and adjust Curate your profile to hide your content and activity.
How to Set a Reddit Account to Private
Walk through this interactive demo to learn how to set a Reddit account to private.
📌 Why this matters
Why This Matters
Making your Reddit account private helps you engage authentically without worrying about judgment from people you know offline. While you can't create a fully private profile, reducing your discoverability lets you explore sensitive topics, ask vulnerable questions, or participate in niche communities without fear of social consequences. This separation between your online curiosity and real-world identity becomes especially valuable when discussing mental health, relationship issues, or controversial subjects where honest participation requires anonymity from your social circle.
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